JP5600139B2 - GAME DEVICE, GAME SYSTEM, GAME CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device, a game system, a game control method, and a program.

  A game is known in which a predetermined game event occurs at a game event occurrence place set in the game space. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a game in which a monster appears at a predetermined point in the game space.

JP 2010-136882 A

  In a game in which a predetermined game event occurs at the game event occurrence location when the game event occurrence timing arrives, if the user's operation target reaches the game event occurrence location before the game event occurrence timing arrives, In some cases, the operation target of the user may leave the game event occurrence location before the occurrence of the event. In such a case, since the game event is not displayed on the game screen, the user does not notice the game event. If the user does not notice the game event, the user may not be able to proceed with the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its purpose is that the game event occurrence timing arrives when the user's operation target reaches the game event occurrence location before the game event occurrence timing arrives. Another object is to provide a game device, a game system, a game control method, and a program capable of guiding the user so that the operation target of the user is kept at the game event occurrence place.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the game device according to the present invention executes a game in which a predetermined game event occurs at a game event occurrence location set in the game space when the game event occurrence timing arrives. In the game device, the operation target control means for moving the user's operation target in the game space based on the user's operation, and the user's operation within the target area set based on the position of the game event occurrence location First determination means for determining whether or not a target is included, and whether or not the time point when it is determined that the user's operation target is included in the target region is a time point before the game event occurrence timing arrives A second determination means for determining whether or not the operation target of the user is determined to be included in the target area. Guidance process for guiding the user to keep the operation target of the user within the target area until the game event generation timing arrives when it is determined that the current time is before the event generation timing has arrived Guidance processing execution means for executing

  In addition, the game system according to the present invention is a game system that executes a game in which a predetermined game event occurs at a game event occurrence place set in the game space when the game event occurrence timing arrives. Operation target control means for moving the user's operation target in the game space based on an operation, and whether or not the user's operation target is included in a target area set based on the position of the game event occurrence location First determination means for determining whether or not the time point when it is determined that the operation target of the user is included in the target region is a time point before the game event occurrence timing arrives The game event occurrence time is determined by the determination means and when the user's operation target is determined to be included in the target area. When it is determined that it is a time before a game has arrived, a guidance process is performed to guide the user to keep the operation target of the user within the target area until the game event occurrence timing arrives Guidance processing execution means for performing the processing.

  The game control method according to the present invention is a game control method for a game in which a predetermined game event occurs at a game event occurrence location set in the game space when a game event occurrence timing arrives. An operation target control step for moving the user's operation target in the game space based on an operation, and whether or not the user's operation target is included in a target area set based on the position of the game event occurrence location A first determination step for determining whether or not a time point at which the operation target of the user is determined to be included in the target region is a time point before the game event occurrence timing arrives. The determination step and the time when it is determined that the operation target of the user is included in the target area When it is determined that the time is before the timing, a guidance process for guiding the user to keep the operation target of the user within the target area until the game event occurrence timing comes is executed. A guidance process execution step.

  Further, the program according to the present invention is a game device that executes a game in which a predetermined game event occurs at a game event occurrence location set in the game space when the game event occurrence timing arrives. A program for causing a computer such as a game machine (stationary game machine), a portable game machine, an arcade game machine, a mobile phone, a portable information terminal, a personal computer, or a server computer to function, based on a user operation Operation target control means for moving the user's operation target in the game space, and determining whether or not the user's operation target is included in a target region set based on the position of the game event occurrence place 1 determination means, it is determined that the operation target of the user is included in the target area Second determination means for determining whether a point is a time before the game event occurrence timing arrives, and a time at which it is determined that the operation target of the user is included in the target area When it is determined that the time is before the occurrence timing, a guidance process is performed to guide the user so that the operation target of the user remains in the target area until the game event generation timing arrives This is a program for causing the computer to function as guidance processing execution means.

  An information storage medium according to the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium recording the above program.

  In the aspect of the invention, the second determination unit may determine a remaining time from the time when it is determined that the user's operation target is included in the target area to the time when the game event occurrence timing comes than a threshold value. Means for determining whether the time is larger, the guidance processing execution means is the remaining time from when it is determined that the user's operation target is included in the target area until the game event occurrence timing arrives May be executed when it is determined that is greater than the threshold.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the guidance processing execution unit determines that the time point when the operation target of the user is determined to be included in the target region is a time point before the game event occurrence timing arrives. Means for starting sound output, and means for restricting the sound output when the user's operation target moves out of the target area after the sound output is started. And at least one of means for limiting the output of the sound based on the distance between the operation target of the user and the reference position of the target area after the output of the sound is started. Further, it may be included.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the guidance processing execution unit determines that the time point when the operation target of the user is determined to be included in the target region is a time point before the game event occurrence timing arrives. Means for starting the output of information relating to the game, and when the user's operation target moves out of the target area after the output of the information is started, the output of the information is performed. Means for limiting, and means for limiting the output of the information based on the distance between the operation target of the user and the reference position of the target area after the output of the information is started. At least one may be further included.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the guidance processing execution unit determines that the time point when the operation target of the user is determined to be included in the target region is a time point before the game event occurrence timing arrives. Means for starting the output of the message when the message is output, and means for restricting the output of the message when the operation target of the user moves out of the target area after the output of the message is started. And at least one of means for restricting output of the message based on a distance between the operation target of the user and a reference position of the target area after the output of the message is started. Further, it may be included.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the guidance processing execution unit determines that the time point when the operation target of the user is determined to be included in the target region is a time point before the game event occurrence timing arrives. In this case, a plurality of game items that can be acquired by the user's operation target may be included in the target area.

  Moreover, in one aspect of the present invention, the guidance processing execution means is based on a remaining time from when it is determined that the operation target of the user is included in the target area until the game event occurrence timing arrives. You may make it change the content of the said guidance process.

  In the aspect of the invention, the first determination unit determines whether or not the user's operation target has reached the target area, and the second determination unit determines that the user's operation target is the target It is determined whether or not the time when the user reaches the area is a time before the game event occurrence timing arrives, and the guidance processing execution means determines that the time when the user's operation target reaches the target area The guidance process may be executed when it is determined that the time is before the game event occurrence timing arrives.

  According to the present invention, when the user's operation target reaches the game event occurrence place before the game event occurrence timing arrives, the user's operation object remains at the game event occurrence place until the game event occurrence timing arrives. It is possible to guide the user.

It is a figure which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of the game device which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of game space. It is a figure for demonstrating the function which a game device has. It is a functional block diagram of a game device. It is a figure which shows an example of the correspondence of distance and a sound volume. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed with a game device. It is a flowchart which shows another example of the process performed with a game device. It is a figure which shows an example of the correspondence of distance and transparency. It is a figure which shows an example of the correspondence of time and a guidance process. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the game system which concerns on other embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The game device according to the embodiment of the present invention includes, for example, a home game machine (stationary game machine), a portable game machine, an arcade game machine, a mobile phone (including a smartphone), and a portable information terminal (tablet computer). ), A personal computer, a server computer, or the like.

  FIG. 1 shows an example of a hardware configuration of a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the game apparatus 10 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, an optical disc drive unit 13, a communication unit 14, a display unit 15, an audio output unit 16, and an operation unit 17.

  The control unit 11 includes, for example, one or a plurality of microprocessors. The control unit 11 executes processing for controlling each unit of the game apparatus 10 or executes information processing based on a program stored in the storage unit 12 or the optical disc.

  The storage unit 12 includes a main storage unit and an auxiliary storage unit. The main storage unit includes, for example, a RAM, and a program and data read from the auxiliary storage unit or the optical disc are written to the main storage unit. The main storage unit is also used as a working memory for the control unit 11. The auxiliary storage unit includes a nonvolatile storage medium such as a hard disk drive or a solid state drive, and programs and data are stored in the auxiliary storage unit.

  The optical disk drive unit 13 is for reading a program and data stored in an optical disk (information storage medium). The program and data are supplied to the game apparatus 10 via the optical disc and stored in the storage unit 12. Note that the game apparatus 10 may include a component for reading a program and data stored in an information storage medium other than the optical disk. For example, the game apparatus 10 may include a memory card slot part. The memory card slot section is for reading a program and data stored in a memory card (information storage medium). The program and data may be supplied to the game apparatus 10 via a memory card and stored in the storage unit 12.

  The communication unit 14 is for performing data communication via a communication network such as the Internet. For example, the program and data may be supplied to the game apparatus 10 from a remote location via a communication network and stored in the storage unit 12.

  The display unit 15 is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The display unit 15 displays a screen according to an instruction from the control unit 11. The audio output unit 16 is, for example, a speaker or headphones. The sound output unit 16 outputs sound (for example, music or sound effects) in accordance with instructions from the control unit 11.

  The operation unit 17 is used by the user for operation. The operation unit 17 includes one or more operation members for receiving user operations. For example, the operation unit 17 includes at least one of a button, a key, and a stick (lever). For example, the operation unit 17 includes a pointing device such as a touch panel or a mouse.

  Various games are executed in the game apparatus 10 described above. Hereinafter, a case where a game in which a game character (hereinafter referred to as “user character”) operated by a user moves in a game space (virtual world) is executed in the game apparatus 10 will be described.

  In the game apparatus 10, a game space is constructed in the main storage unit. FIG. 2 shows an example of the game space. A game space 20 shown in FIG. 2 is a virtual three-dimensional space in which three coordinate axes (Xw axis, Yw axis, and Zw axis) orthogonal to each other are set. FIG. 2 shows a part of the game space 20. Note that the game space may be a virtual two-dimensional space in which two coordinate axes orthogonal to each other are set.

  In the game space 20 shown in FIG. 2, an object indicating the user character 22, an object indicating the building 24, and an object indicating the car 26 are arranged. The user character 22 acts according to the user's operation. The automobile 26 is parked near the building 24.

  A virtual camera 28 (viewpoint) is set in the game space 20. Then, a game screen showing the game space 20 viewed from the virtual camera 28 is displayed on the display unit 15.

  The virtual camera 28 is set based on the position of the user character 22, and the virtual camera 28 moves according to the movement of the user character 22. For example, the virtual camera 28 is set above and behind the user character 22. The virtual camera 28 may be set at a position within the head of the user character 22 (for example, an intermediate position between the left eye and the right eye). In this case, the visual field of the virtual camera 28 is substantially equal to the visual field of the user character 22.

  In the above game, when the game event occurrence timing arrives, a predetermined game event is generated at the game event occurrence location set in the game space 20. For example, in the above game, a game event (for example, an explosion) occurs in the building 24.

  In the above game, the user character 22 may reach the vicinity of the building 24 at a time before the game event occurrence timing arrives. The user character 22 may leave the building 24 before the game event occurrence timing arrives. In such a case, since the user character 22 is not located near the building 24 at the game event occurrence timing, the game event related to the building 24 is not displayed on the game screen. That is, the user cannot see the game event related to the building 24, and the user does not notice the game event.

  In this regard, the game apparatus 10 has a function for guiding the user to keep the user character 22 near the building 24 until the game event occurrence timing arrives in the above case.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the above function. When the user character 22 reaches the vicinity of the building 24, the building 24 and the car 26 are included in the field of view of the virtual camera 28. Therefore, as shown in FIG. Is displayed.

  In particular, in the game apparatus 10, when the user character 22 reaches the area near the building 24 before the game event occurrence timing arrives, the radio installed in the car 26 parked in the vicinity of the building 24. A sound 32 indicating the output sound is output from the sound output unit 16.

  From the above radio, a sound that attracts the user's attention is output. For example, a sound that an announcer conveys information about the game to the user is output. Specifically, a sound is output so that the announcer tells the user hint information for clearing the game.

  The above sound is continuously output at least until the game event occurrence timing arrives. However, when the user character 22 goes out of the vicinity of the building 24, the output of the sound is stopped. For example, as the distance between the user character 22 and the car 26 increases, the volume of the above sound gradually decreases. When the distance between the user character 22 and the car 26 becomes larger than the threshold value, it is considered that the user character 22 has moved out of the area near the building 24, and the output of the above sound is stopped.

  Since the sound as described above is output, in order to listen to the sound, the user should keep the user character 22 in the vicinity of the automobile 26 (that is, in the vicinity of the building 24) until the game event occurrence timing arrives. become. In other words, the game device 10 outputs the sound as described above to guide the user to keep the user character 22 in the area near the building 24 (game event occurrence location) until the game event occurrence timing arrives. It has become.

  Instead of outputting the sound of the radio installed in the automobile 26, for example, the sound of another game character in the vicinity of the building 24 may be output. Further, instead of outputting information about the game from the radio, game music may be output from the radio. For example, special game music may be output from the radio.

  A configuration for realizing the above functions will be described. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing functional blocks realized by the game apparatus 10. As shown in FIG. 4, the game apparatus 10 includes a game data storage unit 40, an operation target control unit 42, a first determination unit 44, a second determination unit 46, and a guidance process execution unit 48.

  For example, the game data storage unit 40 is realized by the storage unit 12 or an optical disk, and the other functional blocks are realized by the control unit 11. That is, when the control unit 11 executes processing according to a program stored in the storage unit 12 or the optical disc, the control unit 11 functions as a functional block other than the game data storage unit 40.

  First, the game data storage unit 40 will be described. The game data storage unit 40 stores data necessary for executing the game. For example, shape data of each object arranged in the game space 20 is stored in the game data storage unit 40.

  Further, for example, data indicating the current state of the game space 20 (game state data) is stored in the game data storage unit 40. The game state data includes, for example, data indicating the state of each object arranged in the game space 20. Specifically, data indicating the state (position, etc.) of the user character 22 is included in the game state data.

  Further, for example, data related to the game event is stored in the game data storage unit 40. That is, data regarding the game event occurrence location and game event occurrence timing is stored in the game data storage unit 40.

  The operation target control unit 42 will be described. The operation target control unit 42 moves the user's operation target in the game space based on the user's operation. In the case of the game described above, since the user character 22 corresponds to “user operation target”, the operation target control unit 42 moves the user character 22 in the game space 20 based on the user operation.

  The first determination unit 44 will be described. The first determination unit 44 determines whether or not the user's operation target is included in the target region set based on the position of the game event occurrence location. For example, the first determination unit 44 determines whether or not the user's operation target has reached the target area.

  Here, the “target region” is a region near the game event occurrence location. For example, an area where the distance from the game event occurrence location is less than a threshold (reference distance) is set as the “near region of the game event occurrence location”. In the case of the game described above, since the building 24 corresponds to “game event occurrence place”, the first determination unit 44 determines whether or not the user character 22 is included in the vicinity region of the building 24. For example, the first determination unit 44 determines whether or not the user character 22 has reached a region near the building 24.

  The second determination unit 46 will be described. The second determination unit 46 determines whether or not the time point when it is determined that the user's operation target is included in the target region is the time point before the game event occurrence timing arrives. For example, when it is determined that the user's operation target is included in the target area, the second determination unit 46 determines whether or not the current time is a time before the game event occurrence timing arrives. Further, for example, the second determination unit 46 determines whether or not the time when the user's operation target has reached the target area is the time before the game event occurrence timing arrives.

  In the case of the game described above, the second determination unit 46 determines when the user character 22 is determined to be included in the vicinity region of the building 24 (for example, when the user character 22 reaches the vicinity region of the building 24). It is determined whether it is a time before the game event occurrence timing arrives.

  The guidance process execution unit 48 will be described. The guidance processing execution unit 48 is a time point when it is determined that the user's operation target is included in the target area (for example, when the user's operation target reaches the target area) before the game event occurrence timing arrives. If it is determined that, the guidance process is executed.

  Here, the “guidance process” is a process for guiding the user to keep the user's operation target within the target area until the game event occurrence timing arrives.

  For example, the “guidance process” is a process for outputting sound. For example, the guidance process execution unit 48 executes a process of outputting sound output from a sound source in the target area as the guidance process. In the case of the game described above, the automobile 26 (radio) corresponds to the “sound source”.

  Here, the “voice” is a voice for guiding the user to keep the user's operation target in the target area until the game event occurrence timing arrives, and is a voice that attracts the user's attention.

  For example, “sound” is sound that conveys information about the game to the user. Here, “information about the game” is information useful for the user who plays the game. For example, the hint information for clearing the game corresponds to “information about the game”. For example, information related to a place where it is necessary to go to clear a game or information related to an item that needs to be obtained in order to clear the game corresponds to “information related to the game”.

  Further, the “information regarding the game” may be information that is not necessarily required to clear the game. For example, “information about the game” may be information about a place that does not necessarily go to clear the game, or information about an item that does not necessarily need to be obtained to clear the game.

  The “voice” may be a voice indicating a message to the user. Here, the “message” may be a message related to the game or a message not related to the game.

  Further, “voice” may be game music. For example, the “voice” may be special game music created to attract the user.

  In addition, the guidance processing execution unit 48 restricts (for example, stops) the output of the sound when the user's operation target moves out of the target area after the output of the sound is started. More specifically, the guidance processing execution unit 48 outputs the sound at a constant volume as long as the user's operation target is within the target area. Then, when the user's operation target goes out of the target area, the guidance process execution unit 48 stops outputting the voice.

  The guidance processing execution unit 48 restricts the output of the sound based on the distance between the operation target of the user and the reference position of the target area after the output of the sound is started. You may do it. Here, the “reference position of the target area” may be, for example, the position of a sound source or the position of a game event occurrence place. For example, in the case of the game described above, the position of the automobile 26 (sound source) or the position of the building 24 (game event occurrence location) corresponds to the “reference position of the target area”.

  For example, the guidance processing execution unit 48 gradually decreases the volume of the sound as the distance increases. And when said distance becomes larger than a threshold value, the guidance process execution part 48 considers that the user's operation target came out of the target area, and stops the output of said audio | voice. Here, “stopping the output of sound” includes not executing the sound output itself and setting the sound volume to zero.

  FIG. 5 shows an example of a correspondence relationship between the distance (d) between the user's operation target and the reference position of the target area and the sound volume (v). In FIG. 5, “D1”, “D2”, and “D3” are predetermined distances and have a relationship of “D1 <D2 <D3”. “V1”, “V2”, and “V3” are predetermined volumes, and have a relationship of “0 <V1 <V2 <V3”. In the correspondence relationship shown in FIG. 5, the volume (v) decreases as the distance (d) increases. The guidance processing execution unit 48 sets the sound volume based on the distance (d) between the user's operation target and the reference position of the target region and the correspondence shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 5, the correspondence between the distance (d) and the volume (v) is shown as table format information, but the distance (d) and the volume (v) The correspondence relationship may be expressed by a mathematical expression.

  Next, processing executed by the game apparatus 10 for realizing the above functional blocks will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart mainly showing processing for realizing the above functional blocks among the processing executed by the game apparatus 10. In FIG. 6, when the user character 22 arrives near the building 24 at a time before the game event occurrence timing, the user is guided so that the user character 22 is kept near the building 24 until the game event occurrence timing arrives. An example of the processing for this is shown. Note that the processing shown in FIG. 6 is executed every predetermined time (for example, 1/60 seconds).

  The control unit 11 executes the processing shown in FIG. 6 according to the program so that the control unit 11 functions as the operation target control unit 42, the first determination unit 44, the second determination unit 46, and the guidance process execution unit 48. Become.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 11 (operation target control unit 42) updates the position of the user character 22 based on the user's operation (S101). For example, the control unit 11 updates the position of the user character 22 based on the direction instructed by the movement direction instruction operation.

  Thereafter, the control unit 11 (first determination unit 44) determines whether or not the user character 22 has reached the area near the building 24 (S102). When it is determined that the user character 22 has not reached the area near the building 24, the present process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the user character 22 has reached the area near the building 24, the control unit 11 (second determination unit 46) determines whether or not the current time is before the game event occurrence timing has arrived. Is determined (S103).

  If it is determined that the current time is not the time before the game event occurrence timing arrives, this processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the current time is before the game event occurrence timing arrives, the control unit 11 (guidance processing execution unit 48) starts outputting the sound of the radio installed in the automobile 26 ( S104).

  In this case, the control unit 11 reads out audio data indicating the audio of the radio installed in the automobile 26 from the game data storage unit 40 and reproduces the audio data. Further, in this case, the control unit 11 sets the sound volume of the radio based on the distance (d) between the user character 22 and the car 26 and the correspondence shown in FIG.

  Note that after the output of radio sound is started, the control unit 11 sets the volume of the sound every predetermined time (for example, 1/60 seconds). That is, the control unit 11 acquires the distance (d) between the user character 22 and the car 26 at predetermined time intervals, and based on the distance (d) and the correspondence shown in FIG. Set the audio volume.

  According to the game device 10 described above, when the user character 22 reaches the area near the building 24 before the game event occurrence timing arrives, by outputting the above sound (for example, radio sound), It is possible to guide the user to keep the user character 22 in the vicinity of the building 24 (game event occurrence location) until the game event occurrence timing arrives.

  The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above.

  [1] For example, the process shown in FIG. 7 may be executed instead of the process shown in FIG. Note that steps S201 to S203 in FIG. 7 are the same as steps S101 to S103 in FIG.

  In the process illustrated in FIG. 7, when it is determined in step S203 that the current time is the time before the game event occurrence timing arrives, the control unit 11 determines the time remaining until the game event occurrence timing arrives. (T) is acquired (S204). And the control part 11 (2nd determination part 46) determines whether said time (t) is larger than a threshold value (T) (S205).

  When it is determined that the time (t) is not greater than the threshold value (T), this process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time (t) is larger than the threshold (T), the control unit 11 (guidance processing execution unit 48) starts outputting the sound of the radio installed in the automobile 26 (S206). ). Step S206 is the same as step S104 in FIG.

  As described above, the second determination unit 46 determines that the user character 22 (user operation target) is determined to be included in the vicinity region (target region) of the building 24 (for example, the user character 22 is the building 24 It may be determined whether or not the remaining time from the point in time when the game event occurrence timing arrives until the game event occurrence timing is greater than a threshold value. And only when it determines with said remaining time being larger than a threshold value, the guidance process execution part 48 may perform a guidance process.

  When the remaining time is short, it is highly likely that the user character 22 stays in the vicinity of the building 24 until the game event occurrence timing arrives, and the necessity of performing the guidance process is low. In this regard, as described above, the guidance process execution unit 48 executes the guidance process only when the necessity of performing the guidance process is not low. As a result, the processing load can be reduced.

  [2] Further, for example, the guidance process is not limited to a process of outputting sound, and may be a process of displaying text (or an image) on the game screen 30 (display unit 15).

  That is, the guidance processing execution unit 48 displays the text (or image) indicating the radio sound on the game screen 30 instead of outputting the sound of the radio installed in the automobile 26 from the sound output unit 16. May be. That is, the guidance processing execution unit 48 may display text (or an image) indicating information related to the game on the game screen 30 or display a text (or image) indicating a message on the game screen 30. May be. Alternatively, the guidance processing execution unit 48 may display text (or images) indicating the lyrics of game music on the game screen 30.

  In this case, the guidance process execution unit 48 may delete the text (or image) from the game screen 30 when the user character 22 goes out of the area near the building 24.

  The guidance processing execution unit 48 displays the text (or image) based on the distance (d) between the user character 22 (user operation target) and the car 26 (reference position of the target area). You may make it restrict | limit. That is, the guidance processing execution unit 48 may increase the transparency of the text (or image) based on the distance (d) between the user character 22 and the car 26. For example, the guidance processing execution unit 48 may gradually increase the transparency of the text (or image) as the distance (d) increases. And when said distance (d) becomes larger than a reference distance, the guidance process execution part 48 considers that the user character 22 went out of the area | region of the vicinity of the building 24, and said text (or image). You may make it erase | eliminate from the game screen 30. FIG.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of the correspondence relationship between the distance (d) between the user character 22 and the car 26 and the transparency (α) of the text or image. “D1”, “D2”, and “D3” in FIG. 8 are the same as those in FIG. In addition, “α1”, “α2”, “α3”, and “α4” are predetermined transparency, and have a relationship of “α1 <α2 <α3 <α4”. “Α1” indicates completely opaque, and “α4” indicates completely transparent. The guidance processing execution unit 48 sets the transparency of the text (or image) based on the distance (d) between the user character 22 and the car 26 and the correspondence shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 8, the correspondence between the distance (d) and the transparency (α) is represented as table format information. However, the distance between the distance (d) and the transparency (α) is shown in FIG. The correspondence relationship may be expressed by a mathematical expression.

  [3] Further, for example, the guidance process may be a process of arranging a plurality of game items that can be acquired by the user's operation target in the target area.

  That is, a point in time when it is determined that the user character 22 is included in the vicinity region of the building 24 (for example, a point in time when the user character 22 reaches the vicinity region of the building 24) is a point before the game event occurrence timing arrives. When it is determined that there is, the guidance process execution unit 48 may arrange a plurality of game items that can be acquired by the user character 22 in the vicinity of the building 24.

  In this case, the number of game items arranged in the vicinity of the building 24 is equal to or more than the remaining time until the game event occurrence timing arrives to obtain all the game items. Is set as follows.

  In this way, it is possible to guide the user to obtain game items distributed in the vicinity area of the building 24. As a result, it is possible to guide the user so that the user character 22 stays within the vicinity of the building 24 until the game event occurrence timing arrives.

  [4] Further, for example, the guidance processing execution unit 48 starts from the time when the user character 22 is determined to be included in the area near the building 24 (for example, when the user character 22 reaches the area near the building 24). The content of the guidance process may be changed based on the remaining time until the game event occurrence timing arrives.

  FIG. 9 shows an example of a correspondence relationship between the remaining time (t) from when the user character 22 arrives in the vicinity region of the building 24 until the game event occurrence timing arrives, and the guidance processing. In FIG. 9, “T1” and “T2” are predetermined times and have a relationship of “T1 <T2”. In the correspondence relationship shown in FIG. 9, “guidance process A” is associated with the remaining time (t) range “0 <t ≦ T1”. Similarly, “guidance process B” is associated with the remaining time (t) range “T1 <t ≦ T2”, and “guidance process C” is associated with the remaining time (t) range “T2 <t”. Are associated.

  For example, each of the guidance processes A to C is a process of outputting sound indicating information related to the game from the sound output unit 16 as sound of a radio installed in the automobile 26. However, in the guidance processes A to C, the audio contents are different from each other. In other words, in the guidance processes A to C, the time (reproduction time) required to complete the reproduction of the sound is different from each other.

  For example, when the remaining time (t) is relatively long, a process of outputting sound with a relatively long reproduction time is executed as the guidance process. On the other hand, when the remaining time (t) is relatively short, a process of outputting sound with a relatively short reproduction time is executed as the guidance process. For example, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 9, assuming that TA, TB, and TC are the playback times of the audio output in each of the guidance processes A, B, and C, TA to TC are “TA <TB <TC”. The guidance processes A to C are set so as to have a relationship.

  Further, for example, all of the guidance processes A to C are processes for displaying text indicating information related to the game on the game screen 30 as voice of a radio installed in the automobile 26. However, in the guidance processes A to C, the text contents are different from each other. In other words, in the guidance processes A to C, the text lengths are different from each other.

  For example, when the remaining time (t) is relatively long, a process of outputting a relatively long text is executed as the guidance process. On the other hand, when the remaining time (t) is relatively short, a process of outputting a relatively short text is executed as the guidance process. For example, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 9, if the lengths of text displayed in each of the guidance processes A, B, and C are LA, LB, and LC, respectively, LA to LC are “LA <LB <LC”. The guidance processes A to C are set so as to have a relationship.

  Further, for example, the guidance processes A to C are all processes in which a plurality of game items that can be acquired by the user character 22 are arranged in the vicinity of the building 24. However, in the guidance processes A to C, the number of game items arranged in the area near the building 24 is different from each other.

  For example, when the remaining time (t) is relatively long, a process of arranging a relatively large number of game items in the area near the building 24 is executed as the guidance process. On the other hand, when the remaining time (t) is relatively short, a process of arranging a relatively small number of game items in the area near the building 24 is executed as the guidance process. For example, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 9, assuming that the number of game items arranged in each of the guidance processes A, B, and C is NA, NB, and NC, NA to NC is “NA <NB <NC”. The guidance processes A to C are set so as to have a relationship.

  As described above, the game event generation timing comes from the time when it is determined that the user character 22 is included in the area near the building 24 (for example, when the user character 22 reaches the area near the building 24). It is possible to execute the optimum guidance process according to the remaining time until the time.

  Note that the types of the guidance processes A to C may be different. For example, the guidance processes A and B may be processes for outputting voice from the voice output unit 16, and the guidance process C may be a process for arranging a plurality of game items that can be acquired by the user character 22 in the vicinity of the building 24. Good.

  Moreover, you may make it combine the modification 4 demonstrated above and the above-mentioned modification 1. FIG. That is, the guidance process may not be executed when the remaining time (t) is equal to or shorter than the predetermined time (T1). That is, the guidance process A in FIG. 9 may be omitted.

  [5] For example, the present invention can be applied to a game system 100 as shown in FIG. A game system 100 shown in FIG. 10 includes a game apparatus 10 and a game server 102. The game server 102 is a server computer provided with a control unit or the like, for example. In the game system 100, the game is executed when the game apparatus 10 and the game server 102 exchange data via the communication network 104.

  For example, in the game system 100, game state data is stored in a storage unit provided in the game server 102 or a storage unit provided in a device accessible from the game server 102. The game state data is updated by the game server 102.

  Specifically, in game system 100, data related to an operation performed on game device 10 is transmitted from game device 10 to game server 102. In the game server 102, the game state data is updated based on the data transmitted from the game apparatus 10. Then, the updated game state data is transmitted from the game server 102 to the game apparatus 10. In the game apparatus 10, the game screen 30 is displayed on the display unit 15 based on the data transmitted from the game server 102.

  In the game system 100, for example, the operation target control unit 42 is realized in the game server 102, and the first determination unit 44, the second determination unit 46, and the guidance process execution unit 48 are realized in the game device 10. In this case, the first determination unit 44, the second determination unit 46, and the guidance process execution unit 48 execute processing based on the updated game state data transmitted from the game server 102 to the game apparatus 10. .

  Note that the first determination unit 44 may also be realized in the game server 102. In this case, data indicating the determination result of the first determination unit 44 may be transmitted from the game server 102 to the game apparatus 10.

  The second determination unit 46 may also be realized in the game server 102. In this case, data indicating the determination result of the second determination unit 46 may be transmitted from the game server 102 to the game apparatus 10.

  Further, the guidance processing execution unit 48 may also be realized in the game server 102. For example, when the process of arranging a plurality of game items that can be acquired by the user's operation target in the target area is executed as the guidance process as in Modification 3 described above, the guidance process execution unit 48 is set to the game. It may be realized in the server 102.

  The guidance processing execution unit 48 may be implemented in the game server 102 even when processing for outputting voice, text, or the like is executed as guidance processing. In this case, the guidance processing execution unit 48 instructs the output of voice, text, or the like when it is determined that the time when the user's operation target reaches the target area is the time before the game event occurrence timing arrives. The data to be transmitted may be transmitted to the game apparatus 10. Then, the game apparatus 10 may output voice, text, or the like based on the data.

  In the game system 100, when the game state data is updated in the game server 102, the game server 102 may generate the game screen 30 based on the updated game state data. Then, the data indicating the generated game screen 30 may be transmitted from the game server 102 to the game apparatus 10.

  [6] The present invention can also be applied to games other than the games described above. The present invention can be applied to a game in which a predetermined game event occurs at a game event occurrence location set in the game space when the game event occurrence timing arrives.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Game device, 11 Control part, 12 Storage part, 13 Optical disk drive part, 14 Communication part, 15 Display part, 16 Sound output part, 17 Operation part, 20 Game space, 22 User character, 24 Building, 26 Car, 28 Virtual Camera, 30 game screen, 32 voice, 40 game data storage unit, 42 operation target control unit, 44 first determination unit, 46 second determination unit, 48 guidance process execution unit, 100 game system, 102 game server, 104 communication network .

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In a game device that executes a game in which a predetermined game event occurs at a game event occurrence location set in the game space when the game event occurrence timing has arrived,
An operation object control means for moving the operation object of the user in the game space based on the operation of the user;
First determination means for determining whether or not the user's operation target is included in a target region set based on the position of the game event occurrence place;
Second determination means for determining whether or not a time point at which the user's operation target is determined to be included in the target region is a time point before the game event occurrence timing arrives;
When it is determined that the time when it is determined that the user's operation target is included in the target area is the time before the game event occurrence timing arrives, the user until the game event occurrence timing arrives. Guidance processing execution means for performing guidance processing for guiding the user so as to keep the operation target in the target area;
Only including,
The second determination means determines whether or not a remaining time from when the user's operation target is determined to be included in the target area until the game event occurrence timing arrives is greater than a threshold. Including
In the case where it is determined that the remaining time from the time when it is determined that the user's operation target is included in the target area to the time when the game event occurrence timing is greater than the threshold The guidance process is executed on
Game device comprising a call. In a game device that executes a game in which a predetermined game event occurs at a game event occurrence location set in the game space when the game event occurrence timing has arrived ,
An operation object control means for moving the operation object of the user in the game space based on the operation of the user;
First determination means for determining whether or not the user's operation target is included in a target region set based on the position of the game event occurrence place;
Second determination means for determining whether or not a time point at which the user's operation target is determined to be included in the target region is a time point before the game event occurrence timing arrives;
When it is determined that the time when it is determined that the user's operation target is included in the target area is the time before the game event occurrence timing arrives, the user until the game event occurrence timing arrives. Guidance processing execution means for performing guidance processing for guiding the user so as to keep the operation target in the target area;
Including
The guidance processing execution means, when it is determined that the time when it is determined that the operation target of the user is included in the target area is a time before the game event occurrence timing arrives, Means for arranging a plurality of game items that can be acquired by the target in the target area ;
Game device comprising a call. In a game system that executes a game in which a predetermined game event occurs at a game event occurrence location set in the game space when the game event occurrence timing has arrived,
An operation object control means for moving the operation object of the user in the game space based on the operation of the user;
First determination means for determining whether or not the user's operation target is included in a target region set based on the position of the game event occurrence place;
Second determination means for determining whether or not a time point at which the user's operation target is determined to be included in the target region is a time point before the game event occurrence timing arrives;
When it is determined that the time when it is determined that the user's operation target is included in the target area is the time before the game event occurrence timing arrives, the user until the game event occurrence timing arrives. Guidance processing execution means for performing guidance processing for guiding the user so as to keep the operation target in the target area;
Only including,
The second determination means determines whether or not a remaining time from when the user's operation target is determined to be included in the target area until the game event occurrence timing arrives is greater than a threshold. Including
In the case where it is determined that the remaining time from the time when it is determined that the user's operation target is included in the target area to the time when the game event occurrence timing is greater than the threshold The guidance process is executed on
Game system comprising a call. A program for causing a computer to function as a game device that executes a game in which a predetermined game event occurs at a game event occurrence location set in the game space when a game event occurrence timing has arrived,
Operation target control means for moving the user's operation target in the game space based on the user's operation;
First determination means for determining whether or not the user's operation target is included in a target region set based on the position of the game event occurrence place;
Second determination means for determining whether or not the time point at which the user's operation target is determined to be included in the target region is a time point before the game event occurrence timing arrives; and
When it is determined that the time point at which the user's operation target is included in the target region is a time point before the game event occurrence timing, the user's operation until the game event occurrence timing arrives Guidance processing execution means for performing guidance processing for guiding the user to keep the operation target within the target area;
It makes the computer function as,
The second determination means determines whether or not a remaining time from when the user's operation target is determined to be included in the target area until the game event occurrence timing arrives is greater than a threshold. Including
In the case where it is determined that the remaining time from the time when it is determined that the user's operation target is included in the target area to the time when the game event occurrence timing is greater than the threshold The guidance process is executed on
A program characterized by that . In a game system that executes a game in which a predetermined game event occurs at a game event occurrence location set in the game space when the game event occurrence timing has arrived,
An operation object control means for moving the operation object of the user in the game space based on the operation of the user;
First determination means for determining whether or not the user's operation target is included in a target region set based on the position of the game event occurrence place;
Second determination means for determining whether or not a time point at which the user's operation target is determined to be included in the target region is a time point before the game event occurrence timing arrives;
When it is determined that the time when it is determined that the user's operation target is included in the target area is the time before the game event occurrence timing arrives, the user until the game event occurrence timing arrives. Guidance processing execution means for performing guidance processing for guiding the user so as to keep the operation target in the target area;
Including
The guidance processing execution means, when it is determined that the time when it is determined that the operation target of the user is included in the target area is a time before the game event occurrence timing arrives, Means for arranging a plurality of game items that can be acquired by the target in the target area;
A game system characterized by that. A program for causing a computer to function as a game device that executes a game in which a predetermined game event occurs at a game event occurrence location set in the game space when a game event occurrence timing has arrived,
Operation target control means for moving the user's operation target in the game space based on the user's operation;
First determination means for determining whether or not the user's operation target is included in a target region set based on the position of the game event occurrence place;
Second determination means for determining whether or not the time point at which the user's operation target is determined to be included in the target region is a time point before the game event occurrence timing arrives; and
When it is determined that the time point at which the user's operation target is included in the target region is a time point before the game event occurrence timing, the user's operation until the game event occurrence timing arrives Guidance processing execution means for performing guidance processing for guiding the user to keep the operation target within the target area;
Function the computer as
The guidance processing execution means, when it is determined that the time when it is determined that the operation target of the user is included in the target area is a time before the game event occurrence timing arrives, Means for arranging a plurality of game items that can be acquired by the target in the target area;
A program characterized by that.

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